Xin Yu didn't often eat on this street, but the Jiangning Shengjian (pan-fried buns) she recommended was indeed something special.

The shengjian had a golden, crispy skin, and the meat filling inside was plump and fresh. One bite, and the broth would burst out, dancing on the taste buds. The guotie (potstickers) were the same, perfect in color, aroma, and taste, with plenty of ingredients. The duck blood and vermicelli soup was a bit more ordinary, but the doupao (tofu puffs) were soft and fresh, filled with broth but not overly salty.

Chen Yuan was quite satisfied with this dining experience, giving it an eight out of ten.

——Many online reviews are exaggerated, students may or may not be genuine.

This time, the two spent a total of 31 yuan. In just this short while, 65 yuan was gone.

It can only be said that when you don't have money, it lasts longer, but when you do, it disappears even faster.

In conclusion—the more money, the less money.

"It's already getting to be like a little night market, is there anything you want to buy?" As the sky darkened, the lights in the alley lit up, and the increasing number of students created a commercial atmosphere. Since they were strolling around, Chen Yuan took the initiative to offer to buy Xia Xinyu something.

Xia Xinyu smiled and shook her head, seeming uninterested, "Not really."

[I don't need anything, I have enough.]

She repeated it in her mind...

You make my superpower seem so useless.

Xia Xinyu said this because she didn't have the opportunity to wear hair clips, accessories, or colored contact lenses at school, and she mainly stayed home to study during vacations, so she really didn't need much.

But like that cute bear, if you pursue practicality in everything, then everything is unnecessary.

Right, Xia Xinyu had said something similar.

Being too focused on meaning makes life boring.

"Well, let's just look around, it's still early," Chen Yuan replied casually, then continued walking down this street with a high concentration of young couples.

Although they were only high school students, they were already in their second year, seventeen years old, so they were no different from college students, except that they were both wearing school uniforms, which seemed particularly novel to some college students.

[High school sweethearts, why do they look so fresh and innocent? I can't go back to my youth...]

Why is the girl calling herself "ye" (爷, grandpa)? Who are you pretending to be, old timer?

[Why aren't they holding hands? Do they kiss in private?]

Mind your own business.

[Such a pretty girl, with a simple ponytail and no makeup, so impressive]

You can actually say something nice.

The gazes cast on them on the street were partly because they were "high school sweethearts," but more importantly, because of Xia Xinyu's face, which was impossible to glance at just once.

Perhaps because she was used to being stared at, she was neither shy nor angry in the face of these gazes that were obviously focused on her. She was like a beautiful flower, growing there, only affected by the natural winds from all directions.

The gazes of the mortal world cannot interfere in the slightest.

It's hard to imagine what kind of beauty those women who always feel that the men around them are visually undressing them must possess.

Anyway, for Chen Yuan, a girl like Xia Xinyu was already the ceiling of beauty.

"Chen Yuan, I want to take a look."

Suddenly, Xia Xinyu stopped in front of a women's accessories supermarket and took the initiative to say.

[If I don't buy anything, he might think I'm a bit of a killjoy...]

[Then I'll buy one thing, just one thing.]

"Okay, let's take a look," Chen Yuan nodded and walked into the store with Xia Xinyu.

Then, they arrived at a place with an even higher density of couples.

Because this was a budget-friendly supermarket, much cheaper than Watson's, and the prices were close to online shopping. Plus, it had two floors and lots of items, so female students from nearby universities often came here, while the boys were responsible for carrying the baskets, playing on their phones, and occasionally being asked by their girlfriends, and then squeezing out a smile and nodding—beautiful, beautiful.

What's going on? How long have you college students been dating to be like my mom and Lao Chen?

Because of the contrast with those men, Chen Yuan, who was walking side-by-side with Xia Xinyu without playing on his phone, seemed particularly competent, without a trace of fatigue or perfunctoriness.

"Hey, be patient, look at him."

[He...is quite handsome, I wonder what grade he's in. I really want to secretly add him on WeChat.]

Don't pull this kind of awesome plot.

Even if it's a thought, keep it to yourself.

Chao Zi, screen these thoughts in advance.

This isn't that kind of novel.

"What do you think of this one?" Xia Xinyu saw a light blue bow hair tie on the shelf for eight yuan, and then asked Chen Yuan.

"You really like sky blue."

"Yes, I..."

Xia Xinyu, who was bending down to pick out the hair tie, suddenly froze, slowly raised her head, and found that Chen Yuan was also scared after saying this, and his eyes were darting around nervously.

Then, both of their cheeks turned red at the same time, and they turned their heads away in sync.

[He probably didn't mean it, right...]

[Of course, it would be terrible if he did!]

If he meant it, then I'd really become the Eleventh High School Pervert.

Damn, why is my EQ so inconsistent?

But one thing is for sure, putting aside the embarrassing incident after showering that day, sky blue really suits her...

This light, elegant color that makes people feel comfortable would look both fitting and high-class on her.

But wouldn't it be nice to try other styles occasionally?

"This one seems to be popular."

"Let me see..." Xia Xinyu followed the direction Chen Yuan was pointing and saw a dark red satin bow hair accessory, which was a circle larger than the original one at first glance, and the material wasn't that kind of silk gauze either.

Of course, the price was also several times higher.

It was a bit beyond Xia Xinyu's budget...

And, it just feels like it's just something to tie hair, is it necessary to be so big?

"This style is very suitable for beautiful women, it looks good whether you tie a ponytail or a bun," a sales lady came over and proactively recommended when the two stopped here.

Strange, there are so many people, why are they guiding us in particular?

[Such a beautiful young lady, and she's still a high school student, I really want to dress her up!]

[It doesn't matter if I can sell it, I just want to enjoy the sight, after all, I'm not the store manager.]

Chao Zi, remember to screen these lesbian remarks too.

"Well..." Frowning, Xia Xinyu hesitated, and the reason was related to the budget, but not only that.

She usually wears a high ponytail, and rarely wears her hair down, so suddenly saying she wants to change her style... although the change isn't big, it always feels a little strange.

It's like adding some color to a peaceful life.

"Try it on."

Isn't color added to a peaceful life?

What's the point of adding anything to something that's already colorful and messy?

For some reason, Chen Yuan suddenly had the idea of changing this girl's personality.

Actually, it should be like this.

After all, the gears of her fate haven't turned for a long time.

"Can I try it on?"

Looking up at Chen Yuan, Xia Xinyu asked uncertainly.

What if it doesn't look good?

"The beautiful woman's face shape is very good, and her features are three-dimensional and beautiful, even if it's a bit exaggerated, it will definitely look good, please believe me," the saleswoman volunteered, "Also, I can style your hair."

"Wouldn't that be too much trouble for you..."

Thinking that no matter what, the money she earns from her wouldn't exceed twenty yuan, Xia Xinyu felt a little embarrassed.

"It's okay, it's okay," the saleswoman smiled, full of anticipation, and began preparing some wonderful tools for her to dress up Xia Xinyu, "These are all samples, it's okay if you don't buy it later, it's mainly to complement this hair accessory."

Using dozens of yuan worth of lip gloss on herself just to sell a hair tie for a dozen yuan...

Nothing is easy to do.

"Alright then."

Since Chen Yuan picked it out for her, Xia Xinyu didn't refuse. She took off the black hair tie from her high ponytail, and her dark hair fell down, reaching her waist, instantly transforming her temperament from a girl next door to a graceful lady.

Looking at Xia Xinyu like this, Chen Yuan's mouth unconsciously curved up, but quickly melted into a calm expression.

Wearing her hair down like Tang Siwen is pretty good.

It's a pity that Xia Xinyu is a 'law-abiding' good student.

No, even if she wears her hair down at school, he wouldn't be able to see her.

Law-abiding is good, law-abiding is good.

[Wow, goddess...]

[So beautiful even without makeup, so envious!]

[You motherfucker, you deserve to die—]

If you're going to compliment, just compliment, why are you cursing?

Chen Yuan felt much better after looking at the boy who was expressing this thought in his mind and filled with jealousy towards him.

He's cursing me, that's no problem.

"Boyfriend, please sit over there for a while."

Suddenly, the saleswoman said with a smile.

Chen Yuan looked around before realizing that the other person was talking about him.

So, he leaned forward and looked at Xia Xinyu behind the saleswoman.

"Ahaha..."

Squeezing out an awkward smile, Xia Xinyu pointed to the bench in the 'boys playing on phones area': "Then, just wait a little while."